Sweet S.F. Rental: Fillmore Area from $1,450

Imagine having the legendary Fillmore music venue as your neighbor. This is the place that was run by rock icon promoter, Bill Graham. Everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Grateful Dead played here. The Fillmore Center Apartments are literally right around the corner. It's a cool neighborhood that has slowly become San Francisco's jazz district with Yoshi's nightclub also right at your footsteps where you can see all the greats in jazz perform.

But there's a lot more to this sweet rental than having easy access to live music. You get sophisticated high-rise living with all the cozy neighborhood comforts. It's like living with the ammendites of a New York apartment minus the hustle-and-bustle outside your door.
What do you need? A studio apartment or spacious three-bedroom affair. Depending on your price range the 20-year-old Fillmore Center Apartments, with 1114 units, can hook you up. They're a good deal for those who like the luxury extras that come with upscale apartment buildings. as a resident you'll be treated to such things as gated, controlled-access parking, membership to a first-rate gym, and, check this out -- BBQ/picnic areas with tranquil waterfalls.

The units come with fireplaces, dishwashers, washer/dryers, large walk-in closets and balconies. Not only can you literally see downtown from your apartment, but you're right next to Geary Street with major bus lines. But forget about commuting; the Fillmore Center offers free shuttle service to and from the Financial District. Now that's a luxury perk.